La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts

14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California 90638 (562) 944-7977

 

 

                        Contacts:         Larry Aldrich/Sandy Smith                    Jeff Brown

                                                Aldrich & Associates, Inc.                     La Mirada Theatre

                                                larry@aldrichpr.com                              jbrown@lamiradatheatre.com

                                                (562) 436-5156                                    (562) 944-7977

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

PRESENTS THE EXUBERANT “SWING!”

Press Night: Saturday, April 1

 

LA MIRADA, Calif., March 3, 2006 – La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts will jump and jive to the feel-good musical “Swing!” which commands the stage March 31 through April 16 with a first-rate ensemble backed by an eight-piece orchestra performing the signature songs from the golden era of the 1940’s.

 

Nominated for six Tony awards and originally conceived by Paul Kelly, “Swing!” features such electrifying music as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Jumpin' At The Woodside,” “Stompin' At The Savoy,” “It Don't Mean A Thing If You Ain't Got That Swing,” and “Sing, Sing, Sing.” The show also includes dozens of dance numbers representing many different styles of Swing dancing.

 

The multi-talented ensemble includes: Southern California musical theatre stars Tami Tappan Damiano, David Engel, Maceo Oliver and Kristin Beth Williams. Other Southern California favorites are dancers Carrie Helms, Cory Jones, Tosha Pierce, Paul J. Romero, Jen Silvas and Dana Solimando. Hailing from New York are: Beverly Durand from the original Broadway cast and Tony awards presentation, Mark Stuart Eckstein; Matthew Bedell and Jennifer Jones. Jimmie Cervera of Las Vegas; Courtney Combs from Illinois; and direct from the hit TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance,” Artem Chigvintsev, who hails from Izhevsk, Russia round out the cast.

 

“Swing!” is directed and choreographed by Dana Solimando, Darryl Archibald is the musical director and conductor, sound design by Julie Ferrin, set design by Gary Wissmann, lighting design by Steve Young, and the show is executive produced by Tom McCoy of McCoy Rigby Entertainment.

 

The New York Post said “’Swing!’ could hardly be more exuberant or fun…a sure winner.” The New York Daily News said, “…swings us exuberantly back into one of the liveliest periods of the (last) century.” And Talkin’ Broadway said, “If you just want to have fun, this is the show to see.”

 

“Swing!” runs for 19 performances: Tues. – Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 and 7 p.m. (no matinee performance on Sat., April 1 or evening performance on Sun., April 2). Tickets are $40 and $32. Seniors, student and children’s discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased at La Mirada Theatre’s Web site, lamiradatheatre.com. For more information, call the La Mirada Theatre Box Office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310.

 

The season continues with La Mirada’s “March Madness” a series of six concerts and special events, two performances on April 29 of the world famous “Count Basie Orchestra,” and concludes with “Johnny Guitar, The Musical” opening June 2.

 

The theatre is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, near the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue where the 91 and 5 freeways meet. Parking is free.

 

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Press materials at www.aldrichpr.com Press night is Saturday, April 1 (no reviews prior to this date). For press seats, please RSVP to sandy@aldrichpr.com.

 

 

CALENDAR LISTINGS

“Swing!” a six-time Tony-nominated musical celebrating the music of the ‘40s, runs March 31 - April 16, 2006 at La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA. Tuesday - Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 and 7 p.m. (no matinee Saturday, April 1 or evening performance on Sunday, April 2). Tickets: $40 and $32 online at www.lamiradatheatre.com or the box office at (562) 944-9801 or (714) 994-6310.